Urinary Tract Infections · Liver Channel Damp-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Pelvis

Pattern Overview

Liver Channel Damp-Heat is a pattern in urinary tract infections, characterized by inflammation extending to the upper urinary tract, burning urination, flank pain, irritability, and bitter taste. The core pathogenesis is Liver Channel Damp-Heat descending to the lower Jiao, causing urinary tract inflammation, bacterial ascent, and systemic symptoms.